Wings Stop - for the last time

We have a new Wing Stop in Huntington on Jericho Turnpike. A few weeks ago, I visited it for the first time since I’ve been following its construction. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.  

As the sign clearly states, this establishment specializes in selling wings. If you’re a garlic lover, you’re in for a culinary delight because garlic is a key ingredient in almost every dish they serve, even when you wouldn’t anticipate it. For instance, you’ll find garlic in their French fries and even in their plain wings. While I’m not sure if this is a unique feature of this particular location, it was my personal experience. I must admit, I’m not a fan of having garlic where I didn’t ask for it. 

They serve boneless or traditional wings with the bone. I prefer the latter. When it comes to flavors, they offer 16 options. Nine of them are hot, one is mild, three have no heat, and one is plain. Which I found out is a lie. Everything, like I said, that is plain has a garlic taste. What with all the spicy flavors? When did this trend of catering only to those who prefer spicy food start? Most likely originate from cooking shows? Come on, provide people who must avoid spicy food with a wider variety of options. 

After my initial experience, I returned the following week and opted for the boneless option this time. I was particularly interested in trying the Hawaiian flavor and even requested a taste, which seemed to unsettle the staff. They informed me that they were not permitted to provide a sample, leaving me uncertain about whether I would enjoy it. Once they realized my concerns, they kindly offered me a small cup of it, but unfortunately, I found it unappealing. Consequently, I decided to order the blue cheese instead. 

When I returned home and opened the bag, the aroma of garlic filled the air. As I pulled out the fries and then the wings, I noticed that the wings were generously coated in Hawaiian sauce, which I had explicitly requested to be left off. So much for having it my way. Determined to enjoy the wings, I managed to consume a few, dipping them into blue cheese, approximately five out of the ten I had ordered. However, the overpowering combination of garlic and Hawaiian sauce was simply too much for me to handle at once. Consequently, I decided to discard the remaining wings and call it a night. 

Perhaps your experience will be better than mine. The place seemed busy, so I suppose you could say we have many garlic lovers in Huntington, New York. 

An Athos Shave Tonight

An Athos Shave Tonight – Inspired by the Legendary Musketeer

Some fragrances simply smell good, and then there are those that tell a story. Athos belongs to the second category.

Inspired by the noble and legendary leader of The Three Musketeers, Athos was created for those who appreciate classic masculinity, quiet confidence, and timeless elegance. Just as the character was known for his wisdom, honor, and unwavering loyalty, this shaving soap captures that same spirit in fragrance form.

From the moment you open the jar, you're greeted by a vibrant burst of Black Currant, Lemon, and Bergamot. These bright citrus notes immediately awaken the senses before giving way to an elegant floral heart of Gardenia, Orchid, Lotus, and Jasmine. While floral notes may sound unexpected in a masculine fragrance, they are perfectly balanced, adding sophistication without overpowering the composition.

Shaving With Bathhouse Puck

Shaving With Bathhouse Puck

Today I'm taking a look at Bathhouse Puck, a unique shaving soap with a distinctive puck shape that's designed to stand out. Beyond its appearance, the real question is: How does it perform?

In this shave, I'll cover:

• First impressions 8
• Lather quality 10
• Slickness and cushion 10
• Scent 9
• Post-shave feel 9
• Overall value and who it's best suited for, or maybe I'll just talk about the movies I've seen; sometimes the time just goes so quickly.

Whether you're considering adding Bathhouse Puck to your shaving den or you're just curious about this interesting soap, I'll show you exactly how it performs in a real-world shave.

 I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've tried Bathhouse Puck yourself!

Products Used:

• Bathhouse Puck Shaving Soap
• Razor Occam's Razor NANO

Enjoy your shave!

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Quick Save With Tayler Of Old BondStreet

Late night, so a quick shave at 11:00PM with Taylor of Old Bond Street. I was working on a few projects that turned out to be harder than I thought they would be. Programming in Swift, and then I had to get a Developer's License just so people could use it. As it turned out, Windows people wanted it as well, so instead of working in a VM environment, I just tuned the whole thing into a web app, so it no longer matters what platform you're on. If you want to see them both, I will leave links right here

Mac Version, the first one I wrote - https://e1projectcalculator.com/

New web-based app - https://unixzap.github.io/UVProjectCalculator/

We will keep the web-based app in beta for a month to collect bug reports and feature requests. During this period, we will address the identified issues and implement the requested enhancements. Subsequently, we will release our initial product version.

I also saw Moonstruck on TCM, and I have to say, seeing it now, 40 years later, I see everything so much clearer. Nicolas Cage is now 62, and Cher is 80

Shaving With Thomas Shelby's Signature Scent

Step into the world of early 20th-century Birmingham with **Thomas Shelby's Signature Scent** from **Wet The Face**. Inspired by the timeless style, confidence, and quiet strength of one of television's most iconic characters, this shave is all about class, sophistication, and unmistakable masculinity.

The fragrance opens with bright notes of **lavender and clary sage**, creating a clean yet intriguing introduction. As the lather builds, rich **bitter almond, vanilla, and supple leather** emerge, adding warmth and depth. The scent finishes with smooth **tonka bean, cashmeran, amber, white woods, and luxurious leather accords**, leaving behind a bold, refined character that feels both modern and timeless.

Shaving With Don's Vetiver

Today, I am utilizing Don’s Vetiver, formerly known as Grey’s Vetiver, which Google has requested me to modify. I have no objections to this change. However, I have accumulated numerous labels bearing the previous name, and I intend to utilize them all before printing the new ones. Nevertheless, the website prominently displays the updated name.

This shaving soap is also available in a tallow version, which has garnered positive feedback from customers. Notably, several of its top-selling products are in the tallow formulation and have received exceptional reviews.

The scent I have been told is spot on, but of course, everyone's sense of smell is different. The reviews have always been on the positive side. The shave today went very well. I bowl lathered, which resulted in a wonderful lather. This was applied with my WTF brush, and it provided amazing coverage. The slickness and glide were above board, allowing for an irritation-free shave. The post-shave feel was fantastic as well.

Shaving With ARKO

Today, I use what some Wet Shavers treat as the holy grail of shaving products, I'm speaking of the Arko Shaving Stick, the original. One can say this has its own cult following, and until recently, I never thought I would say this, but I'm starting to ask for the Kool-Aid.

I was not one for the scent at all. In fact, when I first used this product, I wanted to make a video but couldn't get past it, and I waited a year to finally set that aside and give it another try.

Not having used a stick before, I applied it incorrectly and was quickly made aware of this faux pas. The next time I used it, I was ready to make things right and followed the steps given to me for a perfect shave with Arko.

Now that I have used the Arko stick many times, I no longer think the scent is terrible; in fact, I kind of like it now, which I absolutely thought would never happen.

Price and performance are what make this one so attractive. What you get for the money can't be beat. The slickness and glide are just as good as those of other sticks. Maybe it's the tallow, I'm not sure, but if you've never tried this one before, go online and order one, you will be surprised, I guarantee it.